The Portland daily press., 1887-09-20
FOREIGN NEWS.
harrington oenounces the Constab-
ulary's Action at MltchelIstown.
Trouble Brewing for the Descendants
OF French Monarchs.
Three Thousand People Just too Late
to Spoil an Eviction.

~F~H as ENtCttOns
LONDON, Sept. 19.-Neither Gent nor
Hutchins, who were extensively advertised
to run l2O yards foot race at LIlliebridge
today for the championship Of the world
and zoo, appeared on the track. Thousands
OF spectators assembled and paid 10 witness
the contest. When the crowd was made
aware Of the situation they took revenge In
q riot and attacked the fences, railways and
buildings on the grounds, burning several
Of the latter.
Emin Bey Waiting for Stanley.
Adviees from Zanzibar have been received
to the effect that the messengers sent by the
consuls to apprise Emin Bey that an expedI-
tion under Henry Stanley had been sent to
his relief have returned. They state that
they reached Lake Albert Nyanza, where
they met Emin Bey, who was returning from
an expedition to the Usungora country. Emin
Bey was greatly surprised at the near ap-
proach OF the expedition, and warned his
troops occupying posts on the western shores
OF the lake Of the approach Of Stanley. Emin
Bey then returned 10 Wadelai 10 wait the ar
rival OF the expedition. The messengers re-
port that fierce war has been waged between
the King OF Uganda and the people Of Unyo-
Il
country between Lake Albert Nyanza and
Lake Matanzige has been devastated by the
Delhgerents, and its passage Is difficult.
That Settles II.
The Times. In an editorial on the celebra-
tiOn in Philadelphia Of the Centennial Of the
signing Of tho American Constitution, says:
'The parade Of veterans Of the Grand Army
OF the Republic before Democratic Presl-
dent aud his cabinet Is convincing proof,
amid the crowd of evidences, Of the success
OF the authors Of united union, In deYising
a vigorous and abiding compact"
Afraid Of their Rulers.
ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. l9.-The arrival Of
the Emperor William at Stettin has disQuiet-
ed the public, who fear that he and the Car
will meet and arrive at an understanding
The Russians distrust Germany, and fear
that should the meeting occur it would result
In a reapproachment on the basis OF Germa-
ny's support Of Russia In Bulgaria, whereas
the prevalent feeling Is that Russia's interest
and prestige would be the most benefited by
the adoption OF an independent policy.
Among the well informed, however, this fear
Is regarded as baseless because of the belief
that If the Emperor and the Gar do meet,
the action on the part Of the latter will be no
more than mere act OF courtesy, and entire
ly devoid Of political meaning.
Surprising cIandegoff Castle.
DUBLIN, Sept. 1o,-The sheriff and party
of police sailed In the yacht shannon and
surprised Burke. Lord Clanricarde tenant,
who occupied Clandegotf castle, and evicted
him instantly. After the eviction the castle
was barricaded and twenty men we're left to
defend 1t. When the news OF the arrival Of
the she-in spread. 1900 people gathered TO
resist the service 1r the writ, but they were
too late 10 prevent Burke from being evicted
Denounced as a Murderer.
At Mitchellstown today the coroner re-
sumed the inquest over the bodies Of those
slain during the recent conflict between the
police and the people. Sergeant Klrwan Of
the constabulary deposed that buckshot was
fired from the barracks window solely to de-
fend the policemen then running to get into
the barracks to escape the stones which we're
all the time coming thick and fast upon them.
When the police reached the barracks door
they could not get in. the door being blocked.
He ordered the firing, seeing that his own
life and the lives Of the constables were- -yss~-
dangered. Since he became policeman his
life has never been in more danger After
two rounds OF buckshOt were fired, one round
the shots struck somebody.
Timothy Harrington, secretary OF the IIish
National League, in the examination de-
nonnced the witness as murderer.
The crown counsel protested against such
language and Harrington answered: "The
jury also will call him amurderer."
Not Encouraging.
PARIS. Sept. I'm. Flourens, minister Of
foreign affairs, has submitted to the Budget
committee a statement Of the Tonquin f.
nances. tIt shows a deficit of 20,O0O.0OO
francs. The government has decided that
the construction OF railways in Tonquin
shall not be commenced at present, other
public works being more urgent.
Opposed to Princes.
NJ. Rouvier, premier, will deliver before
the reOpening Of the Chamber Of Depu-
ties a reply to the recent manifesto Of the
Count Of Paris. Several propose initiating
movement in the Chamber Of Deputies by
the extremist deputies for the expulsion
from France Of all Orleanist and Bonapartist
princes and the e0nhseati0n Of their proper
Foreign Notes.
The trial Of Civilo Pouble, at Havana, who
was charged with e0nspiring against the gov
ernment, is ended. The prisoner was ad-
judged guilty, and sentenced 10 penal seryi-
tude for life. His punishment, however,
thanks to the skin Of his counsel, win be linn
tied TO three years, six months and twenty
one days Imprisonment and the payment Of
costs. POuble Is an American citizen and
has been in Jail three years already.
The cholera afflietion at Messina, Sicily, Is
of most violent character, death frequently
ensuing an hour after attack. The mortality
is not confined to the lower classes. There Is
great misery among the people.
Thomas w. Leigh, member of Parliament
for Lancashire, England, while shooting In
the mountains near Sofia, Bulgaria, was cap
tured by brigands. Leigh informed his cap
tors that he was q servant, that he had no
valuables and that there was no chance Of
securing ransom for him. The brigands
then let him 60.
Eight men were killed by a boiler explO-
sion on the West Indian steamer Elbe, dur
ing her trial trip in Stokes Bay, Eng, yes
terday.
In Catania, yesterday, seven new cases Of
cholera were reported, and four deaths; In
Palermo, eight cases and FIVE deathsr and In
Messina one hundred and seven cases and
forty-seven deaths.
Yesterday was the anniversary OF the un-
ion Of Bulgaria and Eastern R0umelia.
There were patriotic demonstrations In all
the towns, and the ministry were constantly
receiving kilograms Of eongratulati0n.
The Rev. DIR. Bernard O'Reilly, Of New
York, staying at Glengariffe, Ireland. yester-
day, received an appointment as domestic
prelate to the Pope.
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